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How does the adjective neighborly contrast with its synonyms?

The words amicable and friendly are common synonyms of neighborly. While all three words mean "exhibiting goodwill and an absence of antagonism," neighborly implies a disposition to live on good terms with others and to be helpful on principle.

neighborly concern

When is amicable a more appropriate choice than neighborly?

The words amicable and neighborly are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, amicable implies a state of peace and a desire on the part of the parties not to quarrel.

maintained amicable relations

In what contexts can friendly take the place of neighborly?

The words friendly and neighborly can be used in similar contexts, but friendly stresses cordiality and often warmth or intimacy of personal relations.

sought friendly advice

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of neighborly In an interview with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith, Cuomo expressed a neighborly view of the President. Eric Lach, New Yorker, 5 May 2025 This will always result in all-around more understanding, neighborly relationships. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 2025 Call it the Brentwood paradox: elite but neighborly, plush yet practical. Spencer Elliott, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025 His neighborly attitude comes through every sentence. Arkansas Online, 26 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for neighborly
Recent Examples of Synonyms for neighborly
Adjective
  • And waters in the eastern subtropical Atlantic Ocean and the Caribbean are warmer than normal for this time of year.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 May 2025
  • Grilling the meat will keep the heat outdoors on a warm day.
    Lynda Balslev, Mercury News, 28 May 2025
Adjective
  • The family friendly festival from noon to 6:30 p.m. will feature bands performing Americana, rock, hip hop, blues and folk.
    Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025
  • During public remarks in 2022, Justice Elena Kagan – one of the court’s three liberal justices − spoke out against sweeping injunctions and the ability of challengers to find one friendly judge to issue such an order.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 12 May 2025
Adjective
  • Its three-stateroom design lets owners and guests can enjoy weekend cruising, while the exterior promotes gracious outdoor living in the large beach-club area, or up on the sport bridge.
    Julia Zaltzman, Robb Report, 28 May 2025
  • Ohio State fans were actually gracious in honoring him before the game.
    David Ubben, New York Times, 22 May 2025

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“Neighborly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/neighborly. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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